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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.31, 446.51 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.31, 446.51 and 200.79 is: 300.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.31 : 446.51 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.31/446.51 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.31x = 446.51 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.31x = 89,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,653.74/298.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.54

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